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What is a Smart Home? Smart homes are the future, albeit not George Jetson's future. Most people are aware of Amazon Alexa, Ring doorbells, and WIFI light bulbs which are smart devices. A smart home is a collection of smart devices controlled by a central controller or a hub. Investopedia defines a smart home as a home setup where internet-enabled appliances and devices can be automatically controlled remotely using a networked device. Read More...

How much does a roof repair cost? You should expect the most basic repairs to cost a minimum of $250-350 and an average cost of $750 - $1200 a year. How to Use This Roof Repair Guide This guide is divided into two sections roof repairs and roof leaks. The Roof Repair section will cover common roof repair issues that might not be currently leaking but do have the potential to leak at any moment. Read More...

Is asphalt roofing fire resistant? Yes, many of the available asphalt shingles have a class A fire rating. What is a Class A Fire Rating? Using the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) tunnel test, the flame spread classifications are developed. Class A rating designates superior fire protection. Class A fire ratings indicate flame-spread of 0-25 and smoke developed between 0-450 and are the highest ratings. However, Read More...

Do I have to pay my deductible for a roof replacement covered by insurance? The short answer is yes. For many years, roofers have covered the cost of the deductible even though it was always considered insurance fraud; however, those days are long gone. In recent years, states have begun to crack down on roofers and homeowners when deductibles were not collected for insurance claims. Read More...

Roof leaks suck! We know. We have performed thousands of leak repairs since we began in 2003. But, what if you could prevent the leaks before they happen? We will discuss 13 of the most common roof leak repairs we have performed and tell you how to prevent them. Pipe Jacks Pipe jacks are commonly the leaky roof suspect. Both lead and galvanized pipe flashing will eventually cause problems. Lead pipe jacks can be installed improperly, Read More...

Metal roofs comprise a wide range of roofing materials like standing seam, impressed metal roofing, stone-coated steel, R-panel, and corrugated roofing. Each of these metal roofs has its own unique benefits, faults, and, of course, price tags. Choosing a material for your metal roofing can be daunting with all these different metal roofing options. Never fear; we are here to simplify your choices with our Metal Roofing Buying Guide for 2022. Read More...

If you want a natural slate roof without the high-ticket price, consider a synthetic composite slate roof. Composite slate roofing, or synthetic slate roofing, is an injection-molded roofing shingle often made from virgin rubber and recycled rubber and plastics. Composite slate roofing might be the choice for you if you desire a roofing material that looks like slate but is cheaper, lighter, and as durable as slate. Read More...

What are the cheapest types of roofs in 2022? Like you may have thought, asphalt shingles are some of the most inexpensive roofing materials available, but some other options are still affordable. Recent Price Increases Like many other things in America, Roofing materials have been increasing in price in recent years, and 2022 will be no different than the last couple of years. Read More...

How to choose a roof shingle? It is more complicated than selecting a three-tab shingle or an architectural shingle. Today, there are many choices for asphalt shingles, and this article will help simplify the process for all homeowners to be able to make a well-informed decision. Types of Asphalt Shingles Most homeowners know the basic shingles are the 25-year three-tab shingle and the 30-year architectural shingle. However, Read More...

When your roof is damaged in a storm from hail or wind, your homeowner’s insurance company may only want to pay for a repair, but is your roof repairable? Insurance companies will often try to only pay for a roof repair even if your roof should be replaced. They save millions of dollars over thousands of claims every year by doing this. However, if your roof is older than ten years or in bad overall condition, it may not be repairable. Read More...